Public Events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, D.C. location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information.

Lecture — NASA's Desert Rats

Lecture — Soviet Union, 1921-1941

Noon - 1 p.m.Michael David-Fox discusses and signs his new book "Showcasing the Great Experiment: Cultural Diplomacy and Western Visitors to the Soviet Union, 1921-1941." Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-5221

Exhibition

February 16, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Opening today, "Politics and the Dancing Body" explores how American choreographers between World War I through the Cold War used dance to celebrate American culture, to voice social protest, and to raise social consciousness.Location: LM 113 Performing Arts Reading Room, First floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-4604

Holiday

February 20, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.The Jefferson Building's Great Hall and exhibitions will be open to the public. A special Main Reading Room open house will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other reading rooms other Library buildings will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday.Location: Jefferson Building, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-8000

Lecture

February 1, 2012, Noon - 1 p.m.Poets Delores Kendrick and Evie Shockley celebrate the birthday of American poet Langston Hughes by reading selections from his work and discussing his influence on their own writing.Location: Whittall Pavilion, Ground floor, Thomas Jefferson BuildingContact: (202) 707-5397

Soviet Union, 1921-1941

February 14, 2012, Noon - 1 p.m.Michael David-Fox discusses and signs his new book "Showcasing the Great Experiment: Cultural Diplomacy and Western Visitors to the Soviet Union, 1921-1941." Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-5221

Islam Through Western Eyes

February 16, 2012, Noon - 1 p.m.Jonathan Lyons discusses his book "Islam Through Western Eyes From the Crusades to the War on Terrorism." Location: West Dining Room, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-8476